Here are some more incredibly useful Japanese expressions that will help you communicate more naturally in daily conversations. 「てしまう」 (Te Shimau): Co […]
Mastering everyday expressions can significantly boost your confidence and fluency in Japanese. Let’s break down some common and highly useful p […]
The Japanese causative-passive form (使役受け身 – shiekiumikei), taking the form 「〜させられる」, means “to be made to do something by someone.” […]
The Japanese causative form (使役形 – shiekikei) is a versatile grammatical structure that allows you to express “making someone do something […]
The Japanese passive voice (受け身形 – ukemikei), much like the English passive voice, expresses that the subject of the sentence “had somethi […]
Japanese honorifics, known collectively as Keigo (敬語), can be a daunting aspect of the language for learners. Among the three main categories – Teinei […]
Japanese honorifics, or keigo (敬語 – けいご), are a vital part of the language, reflecting its deep cultural emphasis on respect and social hierarch […]
Understanding the difference between intransitive verbs (自動詞 – jidōshi) and transitive verbs (他動詞 – tadōshi) is crucial for anyone learnin […]
When it comes to expressing “if” or conditional statements in Japanese, you’ll encounter several options. While each has its own nua […]
When you want to talk about something you’ve heard, seen, or inferred in Japanese, you’ll often encounter 「そうです」 (sō desu), 「ようです」 (yō des […]